January Rainfall and Precipitation in Atacama
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Atacama, Chile in January.
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Best Places to Visit in Atacama in January
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in Atacama
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Regions and islands in Chile
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- Antofagasta Region
- Araucanía
- Arica y Parinacota
- Aysen
- Bío Bío
- Chiloé Island
- Conguillío National Park
- Coquimbo Region
- Easter Island
- Lake District
- Lauca National Park
- Los Lagos
- Los Rios
- Magallanes
- Maule Region
- O'Higgins
- Patagonia Chile
- Santiago Metropolitan Region
- Tarapacá
- Valley of the Moon
- Valparaíso Region
- Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
- Ñuble Region
Atacama precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Atacama, Chile receive in January?
Copiapó sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 0.1 mm (0 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in Atacama, Chile in January?
Rainfall in Copiapó typically falls on roughly 4 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Atacama, Chile?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Atacama, Chile, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
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